Senior Project Manager, Corporate Events

Building a Brand starts with a Story FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management Delivery, and Data Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency. Managing over 37,000 events projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.

FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology. Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

com What You Would Get To Do The Senior Project Manager is responsible for supporting the client with their internal and/or client-facing events and conferences while consistently delivering exceptional service through excellent project management and creative solutions. This includes the management of all aspects of the event operation, from initial briefing to reconciliation, including but not limited to project plans, collateral, registration, transportation, hotel accommodations, entertainment, food and beverage, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging, speaker selection, execution, reconciliation and so on. There is a requirement for onsite events to travel domestically or abroad as required.

e. ) Virtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholders Assist with the training of new joiners Manage and mentor a team, which may include up to 5 direct reports.

Responsibilities

, if applicable, include: Managing vacation schedules for direct reports ensuring coverage for the client at all times including providing coverage when team members are out of the office on vacation or for an event Oversee workload of the team ensuring day to day understanding of capacity/pressure points Management of staffing assignments considering individual team members capacities and capabilities Management of personal development reviews for direct reports Lead and motivate direct reports, encouraging a productive and positive atmosphere Work with the team to ensure adherence to the client’s standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followed Create and closely monitor value adds at every opportunity and demonstrate commercial awareness Share knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services and venues Deepen relations with existing clients and maximize on all opportunities to generate new business

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's Degree Preferred Hospitality, Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Project Management 8-10+ years’ Event Management experience, preferably in the financial services industry or